Apple Color StyleWriter Pro User Manual

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Apple

Color StyleWriter Pro

User’s Guide

K Apple Computer, Inc.

© 1994 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Con tents

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1Setting Up Your Printer 1

Main features of the Color StyleWriter Pro 1
Important safety instructions 2
Unpacking the printer 3
Installing the print head 4
Installing the ink cartridges 7
Connecting the pri nter to your Macintosh 10
Plugging in the printer 11
Tur n ing on the printer 12
Loading paper into the sheet feeder 13
Installing your printer software 14

More information about the Installer program 15
Telli ng your computer to use the Color StyleWriter Pro 16
Tryi ng out the printer a nd aligning the print head 16

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2Using Your Printer 21

Getting help 22
Loading the sheet feeder 22
Defining the page setup 24
Printing a document 25
Adjusting c olor options 26
Printing while you use your computer 27
Sharing your printer with other users on a network 28
Printing on a shared Color StyleWriter Pro 29

3Tips on Paper, Quality, Speed, and Cost 31

Choosing print materials 31

Plain paper 31
Premium coated paper 32
Glossy paper 32
Back-print film 32

Transparencies 33
Quality 33
Speed 34
Cost 34

4Maintaining Your Printe r 35

Safety first 35
Replacing ink cartridges 35

When to change ink cartridges 36

How to change ink cartridges 36
Cleaning the print head 38
Aligning the print head 39
Replacing the print head 40
Cleaning the exterior 45
Cleaning the interior 45

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5Troubleshooting 47

Safety precautions 48
The Chooser doesn’t show the Color StyleWriter Pro icon 48
The Macintosh doesn’t recognize the Color StyleWriter Pro 49
Text changes to the Geneva font or prints jagged 49
Paper is jammed 50
Paper or envelopes feed improperly 50
The Color StyleWriter Pro won’t print a par ticular document 51
The lights indicate a problem 52
The printer acts as if it’s working but nothing is printed on the page 52
The printer seems slow 53
Messages on your computer screen 53
Image problems 54
Ink cartridges run out of ink too quickly 58

Appendix A Technical Information 59
Appendix B Font List 63
Appe n dix C Packing an d Moving the Printer 65

Index 67

Contents

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FCC statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to
radio or television reception is suspected.

Radio and television interference

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s
instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If
the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct
the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.

(That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by

different circuit breakers or fuses.)
If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support

information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. You may find the following booklet helpful:
Handbook (stock number 004-000-00493-1). This booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission, is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.

IMPORTANT

could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple

peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is
important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between
system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets,
and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded
cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices,
contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc.,

Interference

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DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme
sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des
Communications.

VCCI statement

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1

Setting Up Your Printer

This chapter introduces the Color StyleWriter Pro printer and explains how to
set it up. After you follow the instructions in this chapter, you’ll be ready to
print.

Before you begin

know the basics of its operation.

Make sure that your computer is already set up and that you

Main features of the Color StyleWriter Pro

m High-quality color graphics and text are printed quietly on plain paper.
m An energy conservation feature turns off most of the printer’s functions

whe n th ey aren’t needed and turns them on when they are.

m The automatic sheet feeder holds up to 100 sheets of paper or up to 15

envelopes.

m The ink cartridges ar e easy to replace.
m ColorShare software allows you to share the printer with anyone on your

AppleTal k n etwork.

m ColorSync software ensures that the colors on your monitor and on your

printer are the best they can be.

m Over 60 outlin e fonts print smoothly at almost any size.

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Important safety instructions

Always take the following precautions:

n Keep the printer away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins,

bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.

n Protect the printer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and

so on.

n Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug the printer

into a wall socket.

n Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.
n Follow all instr uctions and warnings dealing with your system.

m Don’t use devices that produce open flames, such as Bunsen burners, near

the printer.
m Don’t use alcohol-based or ammonia-based cleaners on or around the

printer.
m Clean the printer exterior with only a damp cloth and, if necessary, a mild

soap or detergent. Be careful not to get liquid in the printer or the power

cord receptacle.
m Keep the pri nter cover closed when printing.

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m Always turn off t he pri nter before unplugging it.
m Keep the i nk cartridges away from children.

Disconnect the power plug immediately if any of the following situations
occur:

n the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged
n you spill something into the case
n the printer is exposed to rain or a ny other excess moisture
n the printer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged
n you suspect that your printer needs service or repair
n you want to clean the case (use only the recommended proced ure

described in Chapter 4)

Chapter 1

Power cord

Ink cartridges

Print head
(Leave it in the
plastic tub for now.)

Color StyleWriter Pro printer

Software disks

Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable

WARNING

Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be
supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the
interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to
handle any cables.

Unpacking t he printer

1 Remove everything from the shipping box, but leave the print head in its plastic tub.

Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.

Save the car t on and the packing materials in case you ever need to ship the
printer. (See Appendix C, “Packing and Moving the Printer.”)

2 Remove all the tape and packing material from the inside and outside of the printer.

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3Close the printer’s cover.
4Choose a location for the printer.

Choose a place near your computer that has a grounded electrical outlet and
good ventilation, is out of direct sunlight, never gets damp or very hot or very
cold, and is away from devices that could cause electromagnetic interference,
such as stereo speakers or cordless telephone transmitters. Do not place the
printer on an angled surface. See Appendix A, “Technical Information,” for
specific information about the physical requirements of your printer.

Installing the pri n t hea d

The print head is the part of the printer that sprays the ink onto the paper.
Treat it gently so you don’t damage its tiny nozzles.

WARNING

The mechanism in the printer that holds the print head moves
back a nd forth to spray ink on the page. Don’t slide this mechanism by
hand or you may damage the printer.

1 Lift up the printer’s cover.

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2 Open the print head lid (inside the printer) as shown.

Squeeze both
sides and lift up.

3 Remove the cover from the plastic tub that contains the print head.
4Pick up the print head as shown. You may safely touch the black plastic, but be careful

not to touch any other part.

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5Peel the tape off the print head.

The green metal plate is on top.
The four ink ports face the front

of the printer.

6Angle the print head into the printer as shown.

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7Close the print head lid by pressing on it firmly until you feel two or more clicks.

The lid should be completely horizontal.
To make sure you’ve closed the print head lid completely, try lifting it up.

When it’s completely closed, you won’t be able to open the lid without
squeezing its sides.

Installing the i nk cartridges

The Color StyleWriter Pro uses four numbered and color-coded ink
cartridges—black (#1), cyan (#2), magenta (#3), and yellow (#4).

WARNING

Be careful to put each color in the appropriate slot on the
print head carriage. If you mix up the colors, the printer won’t print as it
should.

To insta ll a cartridge, follow these steps:

1If the printer cover is closed, open it.
2 Remove the top of the ink cartridge’s plastic bag by peeling off the tape in the middle.

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3 Remove the ink cartridge from the bag by twisting and pulling it.

Don’t let anything touch this opening.
The ink may cause stains, and any contaminates
may harm the print quality.

IMPORTANT

Don’t touch the opening in the cartridge.

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4Making sure that the number and the color on the cartridge match the number and the

The number on the cartridge
should match the number on the slot.

color on the slot, slide the cartridge in and push it down so it snaps into place.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the other colors, until all four cartridges are in place.
6Check one last time to make sure you have installed all four cartridges and that each is

in the right place, as shown in the illustration. Then close the printer cover.

Note: Never remove the cartridges for long periods, because the pri nt h ead
could be damaged if it is stored without the ink cartridges.

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Connecting the printer to your Macintosh

Plug one end of the included
cable into the printer.
Both ends of the cable
are the same.

Connect the cable to either
the printer port or the modem port,
which are labeled with these icons.

Before you begin

IMPORTANT

Turn off your computer.

The cable must connect the printer directly to the computer. Use
only the cable that comes with the printer. Replace the cable only with
another Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable.

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If your computer is connected to a network, a network cable may already be
connected to the printer port (
use th e modem port (

Chapter 1

[). If the pri nter port is unavailable, you can

W).

Plugging in the printer

First, insert the
power cord here.

Then plug the power cord into a
grounded outlet or power strip.

WARNING

The Color StyleWriter Pro is equipped with a three-wire
grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug fits
only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace
the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of
the grounding plug!

IMPORTANT

The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the
power cord. Make sure that at least one end of the power cord is within easy
reach so that you can unplug the printer when you need to.

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Turning on the printer

This light glows
while the printer is on.

Although the printer turns itself on and off automatically to save power,
you can also turn it on or off by pressing this button.

The first time you turn on the printer, it takes about seven minutes to prepare
itself for printing. During this time the power light flashes.

IMPORTANT

Don’ t turn the printer off until it has finished preparing itself and
the power light stops flashing. If the printer doesn’t finish preparing itself, it
may not print properly in the future.

WARNING

Never unplug the printer unless the power light indicates that
the power is off. When you turn off the printer, or the printer turns itself
off, it automatically moves the print head to the the right, where it caps
the nozzles to keep the ink cartridges from drying out.

Note: Don’t turn the printer off by unplugging it (or if it’s plugged into a
power strip, by turning off the power strip).

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Loading paper into the sheet feeder

Make sure the paper selector
is next to the paper (

∂

) icon.

The sheet feeder holds up to 100 sheets of 20-pound paper and feeds the
paper automatically into the printer. You can load many sizes of paper and
other media into the sheet feeder as described in Chapter 2, but to print a test
sheet, as described later in this chapter, you must use U.S. letter or A4 paper.
To lo a d paper into the sheet feeder, follow these steps:

1 Open the printer cover.
2Adjust the print head paper selector.

3Close the printer cover.

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4 Load a stack of U.S. Letter or A4 paper into the sheet feeder.

Pull here if you want to open the output tray.
Be sure to pull it out all the way.

Slide this guide so it just touches the edge
of the paper. If the stack of paper bows out
even slightly, the guide is too tight.

Extend this paper support

Do not stack paper above this

line ( ).

Make sure the paper selector
is next to the (

∂

) icon.

Make sure the paper lines up

evenly at this side of the feeder.

Installing yo ur printer software

The Color StyleWriter Pro comes with a number of disks that contain the
printer software and a program called the Installer that copies the software
onto your hard disk. Follow these steps to install the software.

Before you begin

small, square plastic tab so you can see through the hole. (The disks may
already be locked.) If you have virus protection software, tur n it off.

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1Insert the

The disk’s icon appears on the desktop, as shown in the next step.

2Double-click the disk icon to see what’s on the disk.

Lock al l the d isks by tur ning each one over and sliding the

Color StyleWriter Pro Installation

disk into a floppy disk drive.

3Double-click the Installer icon to start the Installer program.

After a moment, the Installer tells you what will be installed.

IMPORTANT

The Installer checks whether you have the correct system
software and enough memory to use this printer. If not, it displays a message
telling you what you need. You won’t be able to install the software until you
correct the problem. If the message says you don’t have the correct system
software, you can purchase a new version from an Apple-authorized dealer.

4After you read the information on the screen, click OK.

5Click the Install button.

The Installer takes a few minutes to calculate what needs to be done a nd then
begins to copy files.

6When the disk is ejected, follow the instructions on your screen.

The Installer ejects disks and asks you to insert others. Keep following the
instructions on the screen until the installation is complete.

More information about the Installer program

The procedure described in the previous section copies all the software you
need onto your hard disk. In rare circumstances, you may want to copy only a
subset of the software. In that case, click the Customize button in the Installer
to see a list of choices, then click a choice to see a description of it. To install
something in the list, click to select it, then click the Install button.

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